How to Use Waifu2x

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Navigate to waifu2x.udp.jp.

   For unknown reasons, the site may be down occasionally.
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   Step 2: Choose your image.

   You can either copy and paste the URL, or select a file from your computer.
   
   There are limits to the image size.
   
   Make sure that your image is taken from the source, as that will guarantee the highest quality possible.
   
   Websites that host such content include Pixiv, DeviantArt, Konachan (wallpapers), and Yandere (for general anime art).
   
   For Chrome and Firefox users, a browser extension makes finding sources very easy., "Artwork" is intended for anime art, but any type of minimalist art that uses simple textures and color gradients will suffice., There are four options, of which you should only use two: none and medium.
   
   While Waifu2x achieves stellar results with this application, the side effect is that the image becomes more oil pastel-like, which is why the program is intended for anime art.
   
   If your image is taken from the source, then the amount of noise guarantees that "medium," which is already fairly powerful, will suffice.
   
   Anything higher will result in a greater loss of information, especially with highly detailed art (e.g. a background with the night sky). , The web demo only allows for three options: none,
   1.6x, and 2x.
   
   A combination of upscaling and noise removal will still slightly degrade the image quality, although the results still blow away the competition., You can use the web demo in multiple tabs simultaneously, as the process only takes a few seconds.
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   Step 3: Select the style.

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   Step 4: Select the noise reduction level.

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   Step 5: Select the upscaling.

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   Step 6: Click on the convert button.

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